Strickland and Holt were eligible for this award after being selected to represent Gadsden State as members of the All-Alabama Academic Team. The pair recently was recognized by the Alabama Community College System and received $1,000 academic scholarships from the All-USA Academic Program.

Strickland is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, F.O.C.U.S. Leaders, and recently was crowned homecoming queen. Holt is the international student events coordinator, a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the college choir.

Both students will be honored at the Phi Theta Kappa Annual Convention Thursday through April 6 in San Jose, Calif.

For more information about the All-Alabama Academic Program, contact Dale Hill at 256-549-8375 or dhill@gadsdenstate.edu.

<p>Two <a href="http://www.gadsdentimes.com/section/TOPIC0201/"><b>Gadsden State</b></a> students were named as 2013 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Silver scholars. </p><p>Mollie Strickland, Gadsden, and Michael Holt, Rainbow City, were selected to receive a $1,250 scholarship and a special medallion in recognition of their selection. </p><p>The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation recognizes 50 Gold, 50 Silver and 50 Bronze Scholars nationally, and provides nearly $200,000 in scholarships annually. </p><p>Strickland and Holt were eligible for this award after being selected to represent Gadsden State as members of the All-Alabama Academic Team. The pair recently was recognized by the Alabama Community College System and received $1,000 academic scholarships from the All-USA Academic Program.</p><p>Strickland is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, F.O.C.U.S. Leaders, and recently was crowned homecoming queen. Holt is the international student events coordinator, a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the college choir. </p><p>Both students will be honored at the Phi Theta Kappa Annual Convention Thursday through April 6 in San Jose, Calif. </p><p>For more information about the All-Alabama Academic Program, contact Dale Hill at 256-549-8375 or dhill@gadsdenstate.edu.</p>